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Policy▼ Bearish for Indian equities
New York Fed’s Williams says another rate hike may be appropriate by year-end
The brief
- John Williams said another rate increase could be appropriate by year-end
- Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target
- Higher US rates could pressure foreign flows into Indian equities and weigh on rate-sensitive sectors
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Rising US Treasury yields and market pressure
US Treasury yields climbed amid sticky inflation, heavy bond issuance and strong economic activity, with the 30-year yield topping 5.53% and the 10-year reaching a 19-year high. Reports warned of pressure on US stocks and investor confidence and capital inflows in India; the Sensex earnings yield minus the US 10-year yield turned negative, its lowest in 14 months.
Thursday, 24 September
- New York Fed’s Williams says another rate hike may be appropriate by year-end